Ürümqi to Shache (URC–QSZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
URC–QSZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 669 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 13 | 738 | 2h10-2h15 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shache from Ürümqi
| Metric | URC→QSZ | TLQ→QSZ | KRL→QSZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from URC | – | 102 mi | 173 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 20 | 5 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 2h 15m | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · QSZ: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 6:00 PM in Shache.
Airport shuttle buses (Line 1 and Line 2) connect the city centre and major hotels to the airport in 30–40 minutes for CNY 20–30. The airport is 16 km northwest of downtown Ürümqi. DiDi and taxis from the city centre cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic.Driving via the Airport Expressway takes 20–30 minutes in normal conditions. Note that Ürümqi operates on Beijing Standard Time (UTC+8) despite being geographically closer to UTC+6; actual local solar time is significantly behind the clock, which affects early morning departures especially.
URC–QSZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to QSZ
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Shache Airport (QSZ) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
URC to QSZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to QSZ ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 669 miles (1,076 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via KRL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Turpan (TLQ) and Korla (KRL).